Tiny Tots! Ballet 1 (Ages 3-4)
A 45 minute first class based on ballet steps done entirely center floor. Students will learn and present two recital dances for each semester to be performed at the Academy in December and May. (Please note: students must be potty trained to enter class)
Mini-Movers! Ballet 2 (Ages 4-6)
A one hour class building upon the themes of Ballet 1 with many more challenging movements. In addition, students may choose to take tap or jazz as part of class. Students will learn and present two recital dances for each semester to be performed at the Academy in December and May.
Small-Stars! Level 3
An hour and fifteen minute combo class incorporating basic ballet training for 45 minutes along with either tap, jazz, hip hop or modern as part of class for 30 minutes. The Level 3 Ballet class (one hour) focuses entirely on ballet technique. Age appropriate music and movements are used for all dance styles.
Ballet Levels 4-7
A technique class based primarily on the Vaganova method, with elements of Cecchetti, RAD, Bournanville, and Balanchine techniques taught. Barre work, stretching, center floor and across the floor exercises are part of every class. Correct placement and terminology are emphasized, along with proper class etiquette. Ballet is the most graceful, beautiful and difficult of all dance styles, if you master this, you can dance anything!
Hip Hop Level 4
A basic technique and choreography class including beginner break moves. Age appropriate technique and music with clean lyrics and messages. An exciting, fun, upbeat and fast paced class, great for core and upper body strengthening! Feel the funk!
Jazz Levels 4-7
A comprehensive technique and choreography class including isolations, floor stretching and strengthening, center combinations and across the floor exercises. Classes will also incorporate Hip Hop and Latin jazz styles for Levels 5-7 (YEAH!). Our most upbeat and all out fun class with fabulous music!
Lyrical Levels 4-7
A technique and choreography class that is a fusion of jazz, modern and ballet which includes isolations, floor stretching and strengthening exercises and add-on progressions across the floor. Dance for your soul!
Modern Levels 4-7
A technique and choreography class that teaches different ways to move through space with a more solid and grounded connection to the floor. Self-expression, feelings and emotions specifically related to music and movement are explored. Our favorite class for stress relief!
Tap Levels 4-7
A technique class that teaches the dancer to become the rhythm and music themselves. Broadway Style Tap involving traditional, large tap movements, and Rhythm Tap, involving small complex rhythmic steps are taught. Looking towards musical theater productions in regular school? See the next class and learn to tap NOW!
Musical Theater Levels 4-6
A technique and choreography class of Broadway style tap and jazz with singing! No worries, all singing is group style, no solos! Are you a “shower” singer that loves to dance? This class is for you!
SYCD levels 4-5
An all choreography class to prepare for scheduled performances. Youth community dancers will perform any combination of ballet, jazz, lyrical or modern dances for these shows and may have additional rehearsal time scheduled as needed. Want more stage and social time with ballet friends? This performing group is for you!
Pre Pointe 5 & Pointe 5-7
Specific exercises to strengthen legs and feet at the barre and/or center floor are given along with Theraband exercises to be done at home weekly for pre-pointe students. All students must be evaluated and have director approval to take pre-pointe and maintain consistent attendance in ballet classes to continue to be allowed to dance on pointe. *Note: Saturday Level 6-7 pointe class will include classical variations. Fulfill your dancing dreams!
ACE-Competition Levels 5-7
An all choreography class to learn dances to perform at local competitions for judges critique and additional performing experience. Ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical and modern styles may be presented at 2-3 competitions during 2nd semester. Designed to work in depth on choreography to refine it into a polished presentation. Looking for a challenge and a TON of fun? Come and see what you can do! See separate information available at the Academy front desk.
Teen/Adult Classes & YOGA
See separate information available at the Academy front desk.
